Work place based learning (Verksamhetsförlagd utbildning)
Work place based learning, you may come across it as VFU (Verksamhetsförlagd utbildning) or VIL (Verksamhetsintegrerat lärande). One of the aims of the work place based learning part of the programmes is for you as a student to be given an opportunity to develop a professional approach and identity, and to apply and integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
Prior to each placement, the programme course coordinator informs students of the guidelines and goals of the work place based learning component of their education.
Work place based learning assessment
Work place based learning components are assessed according to standard assessment criteria established by the programme committee. If you risk failing a clinical course/module, you will be informed of this in writing and orally in good time in order for you to improve your skills in accordance with a personalised action plan. Any agreements reached between you and your teachers are to be put in writing.
To receive a passing grade for work place based learning, you must fulfill the intended learning outcomes stated in the course syllabus. Examination procedures varies and questions can be answered by the programme administration.
Attendance and interrupted work place based learning
All work place based learning is mandatory. Rules regarding absence can be found in the course syllabus. The examiner may cancel the work place based learning if a student shows serious inadequacy in knowledge, skills or approach.
Extracts from the criminal records can be requested for work place based learning that involve contact with children.
The EU directive on eleven hours of daily rest
The EU directive on eleven hours of daily rest from 2023 applies also to students doing work place based learning, according to a statement made by Region Stockholm in the Education Advisory committee 2025-05-07 .
Process for work place based learning
For participation in work place based learning you will be registered in the administrative system for work place based learning called Placeringsportalen as well as in Stockholm County Council’s electronical catalogue (EK). You will also be given a unique identification number (HSA-ID).
Information regarding the specific procedures that apply for your programme, as well as contact details of whom to turn to with questions, can be found on the programme website.
- Normally you first need to complete the on-line education JoBSH (see more information below) it takes about two hours
- Upon completion, send in the JoBSH certificate to your coordinator
- An access card/ e-tjänstekort can then be ordered for you
- You have to pick up your card at Stockholm County Council’s (Region Stockholm´s) card office, information on address and drop-in hours is available at the Region Stockholm's webb page for students(only in Swedish).
This must all be done before the first day of your on-site training so that you have your card ready the first day!
JoBSH education and eTjänstekort
All students participating in any form of work place based learning for Stockholm County Council (Region Stockholm) must undergo the compulsory online education JoBSH (Journalhantering, Bemötande, Sekretess och Hygien) which covers handling of medical records, attitudes/treatment in healthcare, confidentiality and hygiene.
When you have passed the course, the access card "eTjänstekort" can be issued. The card is an access/ID-card needed for work place based learning within the Stockholm county Council (Region Stockholm), different from the KI-access card, used for example for computer access and access to the facilities during your work place based learning.
- The accesscard issued to students without a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) is a temporary card without a photo, valid for six months (it can be prolonged if needed).
- If you are an exchange student to KI without a Swedish personal identity number, your international coordinator will give you all the relevant information on JoBSH and the application of eTjänstekort.
Make sure to have the e-tjänstekort ready for your first day on your work place based learning!
Students with protected personal data should contact the study counsellor or equivalent regarding eTjänstekort.
Remember to check your KI student email account regularly to make sure you get all important information about work place based learning!
Contact information for questions about your study situation
Program Director, Examiner, Study Advisor, see course web
